Families:

What an amazing week it has been! We had a jam-packed schedule full of community-building, school pride, testing, and wonderful celebrations. I want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the past few days so memorable for our students.

I want to give a special shout-out to our amazing teachers and staff. Thank you for pouring your hearts and your time into creating a spectacular Open House. You work incredibly hard to bring magic to Coleman, and we are grateful for the energy and dedication you pour into our kiddos.

Anticipation was high this week as Superintendent Diaz Ghysels joined me on Wednesday to visit our classrooms. Our students were overjoyed to practice their Open House presentations for "the principal of all the principals," and the Superintendent left thoroughly impressed by our dedicated staff and vibrant student learning.

That amazing energy carried right into our Open House! It was wonderful to see so many families filling the halls. The enthusiasm was palpable as our kiddos walked around with their clipboards, proudly presenting their hard work, favorite projects, and the immense progress they’ve made this year.

This week, our third graders welcomed a special guest speaker from Marin Ventures, a wonderful community day program for adults with developmental disabilities. The speaker connected directly with our students, sharing powerful personal stories about how kindness, inclusion, empathy, and connection make our community a better place. Our third graders were highly engaged in the conversation, asking thoughtful questions and truly taking the message of belonging to heart.

Class Colors & Lunchtime Fun School spirit was at an all-time high during our Spirit Day! Students arrived dressed in their designated grade-level colors, creating the 25-26 Coleman Rainbow picture. Ms. Gomez's room 3 students took home the "Golden Boot" the Coleman spirit day trophy, having the highest number of students in their grade level colors. A big shout out to Mike Taylor for taking our Rainbow Picture.

At Coleman Elementary, we prioritize creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive community for every student. We firmly believe that everyone has the right to feel safe being exactly who they are, regardless of race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. To uplift and amplify the voices within our diverse community, we are delighted to celebrate the contributions of our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and plus (LGBTQ+) community through our annual PRIDE Celebration from June 1st to 5th. We welcome all students to honor who they are during this fun week of lunchtime activities. You can find the full schedule of events in the flyer below!

Coleman Family Google Calendar HERE

Coleman Elementary School Handbook English

Coleman Elementary School Handbook Spanish

To ensure a focused, safe, and productive learning environment, Coleman maintains a policy regarding personal items brought from home. While we understand that children often want to share their favorite things with friends, these items frequently cause distractions, conflicts, or accidental loss.

Students are asked to leave all personal toys and non-essential items at home. This includes, but is not limited to:

Items that are not strictly toys but are being used as such - for example, decorative keychains, laser pointers, or elaborate stationery - are also subject to this policy. If an item becomes a distraction to the student or their peers, it will be treated as a toy and collected by the teacher.

Coleman is not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of any personal items brought to school. School staff cannot dedicate instructional time to investigating "trades" gone wrong or searching for missing cards. By keeping these valuables at home, families can ensure they remain safe and intact.

If a student brings a prohibited item to school: